Former Portuguese Football Association President: I will not choose Martinez as coach. Cristiano Ronaldo must also be present in the final round of World Cup qualifying matches

Madair, who served as the president of the Portuguese Football Association from 1996 to 2011, was interviewed and talked about Portugal's 0-2 loss to Ireland.

He said: "If I were still the president of the Portuguese Football Association, Roberto Martinez would never be selected as the head coach of the national team. But these are things in the past, and they are no longer important now."

"I hope that the Dragon Stadium (the venue for the final round of World Cup preliminaries) can help us achieve our goal of promotion. For this, all players need to be present, Including captain Ronaldo, it makes no sense for him not to come. "

"Of course I watched the game, and I think Ireland's victory was completely deserved, because the Portuguese team played like a microcosm. I hope this is just a stage, a game... I hope Portugal can get out of the trough and turn to the positive side."